This process is an integral part of Diskeeper, an advanced defragmentation and file system optimization utility. Since defragmentation takes up a lot of system resources, it is normally best done overnight or when the computer is idle, and this process handles the scheduling of defragmentation jobs, as well as managing the operation of ongoing tasks within the program. It is required for Diskeeper to function.

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Everytime I start the PC zone alarm sees it trying to access the net..there is no reason for this unless it is as JK puts it some form of malware and keylogger.. This was found after selecting not to share data with them..Dishonest and underhand at best... Franklin

Diskeeper is not accessing the Internet. It is communicating with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and the Diskeeper service, using one of Windows' ports. IP address 127.0.0.1 is a loopback address for the local PC; messages sent to the loopback port go right back to the PC, not out to the internet. This means that DfrgNTFS.exe and DfrgFAT.exe (the NTFS and FAT defragment engines) are trying to communicate with the Diskeeper service on the local PC, through port 31038. The firewall sees this as Internet access. (taken from Diskeeper support service email to moi) what_the

Completely Harmless, its for when you're running the programm "Diskeeper" Giorgi M

It does not try to access the internet, it just communicates by TCP on the local system. Kender

It is used for Diskeeper to keep your harddrive defraged See also: LinkKelly

Harmless... tome

COmes with Diskeeper Defrag. Even if you remove it from startup, eventually it will run. Leland

play just for fun holdem online

The DKService.exe windows service is vital as it handles inter-component communications. It also addresses external communications (such as checking for product updates or transmitting report data to a Diskeeper Administrator console). The Diskeeper Service is set by default to "start" when the system boots up. By default, Diskeeper is also set to log actions of this service in the Windows Application Event Log. The preferred interface is up to the user. See also: LinkHugo

Diskeeper Service for background tasks Kio

It's the Diskeeper service, indeed. It does open port 31038. Blocking it with a firewall does NOT affect Diskeeper's functionality.

If you have any new versions of Diskeeper this is the process that allows it to defragment using the idle system resources. It may look at though it is using vital resources if you check it when your system is idle, but that is it merely using what is not being used. To stop is from using idle resources simply change your options in diskeeper. See also: LinkAnthony M

If you elected to have your disk(s) defragmented automatically then this program will be running. If you don't like it, turn off auto defrag in Diskeeper. Richard

The DKService.exe windows service is vital as it handles inter-component communications. It also addresses external communications (such as checking for product updates or transmitting report data to a Diskeeper Administrator console). The Diskeeper Service is set by default to "start" when the system boots up. By default, Diskeeper is also set to log actions of this service in the Windows Application Event Log. The preferred interface is up to the user. It's not vital, so you can turn it off. But you have to run it when starting Disk Keeper again. PowerShot-x

this is a service used by diskeeper, but it tries to send some data to Internet to validate license and a valid key. Numa

Diskeeper isn't a security risk, but this process seems to be responsible for major performance-loss in games. Disable if unsure, and enable when you want to actually run Diskeeper. Drakovich

It is a most excellent program designed to defragment your hard drives and can also defrag. any of your removable drives. Set it to run manually and it will serve you better than any other program of it's kind. Try it , you will love it. See also: LinkForrest Johnson

I was a recent beta tester for Executive Software's new and revolutionary Diskeeper's 2007 version. Bottom line: this is Diskeeper's active background running program that watches and defrags your hard drive as you work, tuning it to perfection in the 2007 Pro Premium version. DK technology works much better than the MS Defrag utulity, I might add. (Shame on those of you who jumped the gun and called this a dangerous file. A simple Google search would have alleviated your worries.) See also: LinkRonmy

Diskeeper, nothing dangerous. Ace

It is a process which is associated Diskeeper, if you have installed Diskeeper then this will run if you have the active defrag option enabled. Riki

SAFE. Service is REQUIRED for Diskeeper to function. It connects to the internet only to check for updates.

DKSERVICE.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

A Windows Service responsible for managing schedules and product communications. See also: LinkHugo

By DK's own admission this program phones home using port 31038 which it holds OPEN all the time to "LISTEN". It also addresses external communications (such as checking for product updates or transmitting report data to a Diskeeper Administrator console. I don't want this thing transmitting ANYTHING to an "Administrator". Oddly enough DK has a patch for this thing allegedly to alleviate the security hole it creates. Trust it if you want to but it's not for me. I don't care what Google says. See also: LinkSnapper Henry

**IMPORTANT** Diskeeper definitely listens on TCP port 31038 on ALL interfaces, not just loopback, meaning it is possible for anybody with access to your network to make a connection to your pc without your knowledge. This port is open at ALL times, no matter what settings are used. There is at least one known exploit that can be easily used to access protected data this way. It is unlikely that DK is abusing it, but there is NO LEGITIMATE reason for this software to exhibit that behavior. It is the result of poor programming at best. If you still use it, be sure you're behind a good firewall. See also: LinkTim

It's an essential part of Diskeeper and it is in your PC's interests to allow Diskeeper to run in the way it was designed to. Yes, it uses resources in the short term but it will free resources in the long term. Denying it port access will achieve nothing, almost certainly you have other software running that also keep a port open. Jeremy

Harmless file required for Diskeeper defrag product. Some problems with various versions of older products hogging system resources. Newest product (Condusiv Technologies Diskeeper 12) works well with lots of configuration and scheduling options. Benefits SSD as well as spinning HD. See also: LinkEnergy Guy

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